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AS UNEXPECTED

AS UNEXPECTED

By: Scott Marshall
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Listen in to learn how executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and authors manage when things don't go according to plan. Because it's not how you show up when all goes as expected. It's how you show up when it goes as unexpected.

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Episodes
  • This Moment is the Most Important | Sean Zhao of Micro-Dyn
    Feb 13 2026

    Sean's path to CEO of a healthcare software company was not part of a plan. It was a path to take in the moment. Through many unexpected moments and major life transitions, Sean developed focused attention on the present, with little worry about the past and future. He carries and shares wisdom with grace and humility, all while building a multi-million dollar company.

    Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

    Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

    Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

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    30 mins
  • See It to Know It | Bosen Lily Liu of UNESCO
    Jan 30 2026

    Lily built her career from on-the-ground observing, listening and learning; all of which provides her with an unbreakable foundation of humility and persistent drive to make a difference. She leads an international team at the United Nations Economic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Every day, she calls on her team to "see it to know it"; only by working hand-in-hand with their in-country partners can their ambitious goals be achieved.

    Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

    Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

    Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

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    29 mins
  • Prioritizing Play, Elevating Productivity | Paige Wilhide of Yes And Co.
    Jan 16 2026

    Paige is a master of making you laugh and getting you to be playful. By doing so, she'll also make you and your team more productive. As an entrepreneur and improv expert, Paige has a brilliant story to tell about building a business by just saying 'yes'.

    Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

    Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

    Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

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    29 mins
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